________ refer to procedures whereby a certain number of voters may, by petition, propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters.

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Initiatives refer to procedures whereby a certain number of voters may propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters. This is different from a referendum where the legislature proposes a law or amendment and submits it to the voters for approval or rejection. General elections and special elections refer to the regular and special elections where voters choose their representatives. Recall elections refer to special elections where voters have the opportunity to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term.

________ Refer to Procedures Whereby a Certain Number of Voters